Responsible banks measure and manage the impact of their financing on people, society, the planet – underscoring the importance of aligning financial strategies with sustainability goals. In support of this vision, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is proud to add four new reports to our responsible banking case study series.
Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice – Responsible Banking Case Study Series is designed to help banks develop a deeper understanding of how peer institutions across different regions, commercial contexts and regulatory landscapes are translating the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) into practical strategies, products and services.
Designed to showcase good industry practice, the four new cases expand the series, highlighting key areas of bank performance such as client engagement, product innovation, governance and stakeholder engagement.
From prioritizing climate action through energy transition and green commercial real estate, to launching digital platforms in support of inclusive economies, to engaging with stakeholders and global initiatives as a catalyst for progress, to taking an integrated approach across climate, nature, and human rights, there are ample and diverse examples to support member banks and prospective PRB signatories with target-setting, action planning and implementation.
Gain insights into the key success factors, challenges and lessons learned from member banks as they work to embed sustainability in their operations and investments by exploring our feature “Banking on Sustainability: From Principles to Practice – Responsible Banking Case Study Series” here.
Navigating the dynamic intersection where science, regulation, standards and sustainable innovation meet, responsible banks play a critical role as both financial intermediaries and as agents of transformation.
But exactly how do they evidence that commitment – and where, as leading responsible banks, should they set their ambitions for 2030 and beyond?
To be understood in conjunction with our strategy note, Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future – Priorities for a Global Responsible Banking Sector, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is pleased to make new guidance available to member banks through our Responsible Banking Blueprint – A roadmap for action on climate, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights.
Developed as a support for banks seeking to deliver impactful outcomes while addressing the most pressing sustainability needs facing financial institutions, policymakers and civil society today, the Blueprint captures the cutting edge of responsible banking ambition in seven key areas – Strategy, Internal processes and policies, Portfolio composition and financial flows, Client engagement, Advocacy and partnerships, Target-setting and implementation via action and transition plans, and Transparency and disclosure. Download Responsible Banking Blueprint – A roadmap for action on climate, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights here.